Moriones Festival April 4-5, 2012 in Boac Marinduque

The "Moriones" are men or women in costumes and masks replicating the garb of biblical Roman soldiers. Moriones Festival in Marinduque " The Heart of the Philippines" is an annual fiesta held on Holy Week in the island.  The festival is celebrated the whole province of Marinduque. I was able to witness the festival last April 4, 2012 - first day of my 2nd solo backpacking trip to South Luzon. Marinduque is considered as the Lenten Mecca of the Southern Tagalog because of the Moriones Festival. Historically, the Moriones Festival started in Mogpog, Marinduque in 1807 as a dramatic play to commemorate the passion and crucifixion of the Lord Jesus Christ. Then later on, the tradition spread to other Marinduque towns like Gasan, Boac, and Torrijos.

Welcome to Marinduque 2012: Balanacan Port in Mogpog

Yes! Marinduque the heart of the Philippines! Last Holyweek of April 2012, I had a solo backing trip to witness the Moriones Festival. I had to go early to Alabang Terminal in Muntinlupa at exactly 9:00pm, to catch up for the 12:00mn  ferry boat ride going to Balacan Port in Mogpog Marinduque. Waah! Haba ng pila! Anung oras ako makakarating ng Marinduque (Holy Thursday), most of the people want to get early trips to Cawit or Balanacan Port.. I need got terminal fee cost P30 pesos and ferry boat - 220 pesos. Balanacan is the barangay where the main shipping port is located. It is famous for its large image of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, erected at a top of a shed on a mound of land overlooking the sea.

Hello Aliwan Fiesta 2012 at CCP Complex Pasay City

The counting is over! This year’s entertainment for Aliwan Fiesta held annually with cultural festival’s Pasakalye outdoor concert, Float parade, Dance Competition, Fiesta bazaar and many more takes place Sotto Street, fronting the Aliw Theatre at the CCP Complex on Roxas Blvd, gathering the country’s most popular festivals, in cooperation with Manila and Pasay. TV5, which has one of media partner. Grabe daming tao!   Tribu Pan-ay from Iloilo City got this year's Champion. I'm proud to be Ilonggo!

Red Horse Beer Rakrakan Series XVI 2012 at Bluewave Open Parking,Pasay City

Last April 14, 2012 at the Bluewave Open Parking, Edsa Macapagal Ave, in front of SM Mall of Asia. The Muziklaban begins this year! Joyce and I went to Aliwan Fiesta at Roxas Blvd Pasay City before going to Bluewave to take some photos and meet the Grand Champion last year from Davao City- DAVID VS. GOLIATH.

Oliver Lagdameo- Vocals
Kenneth Zamudio - Guitar
Jules Montañez - Guitar/Clean Vocals
Arvin Nacario - Bass
Miel Avila - Drums

Check out their Facebook Funpage: David vs.Goliath.

Vic's Despedida at Cowboy Grill Quezon Avenue,QC

After dining at SM Megamall the group decided to take a bus going to Qeuzon Avenue, in the bar we had so much fun and enjoyed the foods & drinks.

Cowboy Grill’s menu is great with their comfort food like onion rings and nachos. Sisig, the house specialty, and is still a must-try pulutan.

The bar is open at 6:00 p.m. majority of the clients are families and younger diners that later shifts to employees enjoying meals after work. We ended at exactly 3:00am with Dong, Cha, Green, Vic, Kenith and two other friends from Bicol.

The Kristo Manila 2012 Exhibit in SM Megamall

The exhibit at the Art Center of Megamall. "Kristo 2012" presented a wide variety of works, now extending from paintings to other branches of visual arts such as sculptures, photos and digital art. Each work served as an individual interpretation of Christ under the theme “So be it,” an alternative to “amen,” a representation of simple and utmost submission to the power and will of God.